On Mon, 20 Apr 1998, Justin Wagner wrote:
> I would like to hear others on this... but I read long ago... that THE
> way to remove a windshield... although archaic in appearance... is to
> remove the front moulding piece as mentioned... then... from inside the
> car... sitting somewhere about the handbrake... legs in the air... feet,
> with shoes, against the inside of the glass... evenly and wide spread...
> and slowly applying pressure while an assistant to two... prepare to
> secure the glass as it comes out...
>
> I have removed one windshield in this manner... no damage... but I
> destroyed it afterward, as it had deep, beyond repair, wiper
> scratches...
You're absolutely right, Justin, and I've done this myself. Caveats: 1. wear
sneakers or use bare feet. 2. Be very slow and patient, and apply the
pressure as evenly as possible with both feet. 3. (shouda been 1.) make
REAL sure that you've broken the seal as best you can as I'd hinted at in
the previous message. 4. be prepared for the worst.
In most cases, it's much safer to cut off the inner lip of the gasket.
Heck, it probably needs replacing anyway. But in a pinch, and with some
luck, or when you're a poor and cheap high school student and you've
already broken one windshield by stupidly prying on it with a screwdriver
and can't afford many more trips to the junkyards for scarce used glass,
this WILL work.
Not that I have personal experience such as I described above. :-)
--Andy
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